Why don't people post the name???

moxie9

Seriously, it drives me crazy. A poster asks an open-ended question or advice on some particular nuance of naming, but then they don't post the name! It's like when t.v. hosts say "And we'll be back with the results right after this commercial break" or something. It's not American Idol, it's a baby name. And I'm curious. And I need to know. So, for the love of all that is monikered and holy, please please please post the name. Is it too much to ask?

HannahO28

anna7602

While you're at it, name in post title, please. So much easier than seeing a bunch of "what do you think of..." and "is this too popular..." down the screen.

ycristina84

anna7602:

While you're at it, name in post title, please. So much easier than seeing a bunch of "what do you think of..." and "is this too popular..." down the screen.

 

YES! This drives me effing batty!  

kellyrn9956

Amen.

sugarpumpkin716

someone just did that on another site i read. she said (title) she needed another boy name. the post said she was having triplets and needs one more name.

uh...and...?

jhenry1204

Completely agreed.  Super annoying.  But a lot of people are afraid that someone is going to "steal" the name.  I find it to be lame. 

tusshie2004

*hits the like button*

kellyrn9956

jhenry1204:

Completely agreed.  Super annoying.  But a lot of people are afraid that someone is going to "steal" the name.  I find it to be lame. 

. From someone on the internet? Who cares???

Brilanea

Agreed!

ubermoose

It annoys me, too. Just to be objective, though, I think sometimes people want feedback on the situation and not the name itself. For example, I see this a lot in "what do I do if my family doesn't like the name" posts. I think they want coping strategies, not more commentary on the name.

That being said, it does annoy me, because what the name is, I feel, happens to be very relevant to the discussion. I know people have different styles, but sometimes the name really is bad, and that's why the family hates it. Being able to tell them, "maybe you should keep looking, because that name doesn't work on these levels" is more constructive than all this "keep your terrible name a secret until the baby is born," hubbub.

Pixiestx

I did that earlier and it's really because I wasn't looking for an opinion on the name. It's not 100% decided yet, plus I had already asked opinions on the same topic using the names a couple weeks ago. The couple responses I got were contrary to what I think I will choose so I really didn't see a point.   Besides, it's just a message board.

526SadieSadie

jhenry1204:

Completely agreed.  Super annoying.  But a lot of people are afraid that someone is going to "steal" the name.  I find it to be lame. 

I know I'm not thinking of any super unique names, but I don't understand the concept of "stealing" a name.  Unless you literally grab a handful of Scrabble tiles and throw them on the floor and name your child whatever chance and probablility spelled out for you, chances are that there are a few other children running around with the exact same name you have in mind.

It also reminds me of the Seinfeld episode, when that couple stole the name "Seven" from George lol

I think we should start putting the name in the subject box, if enough of us do it, it will catch on.